Crown and Consequences- Falling for the hunted billionaire의 모든 챕터: 챕터 141 - 챕터 150

Aria’s POVThe city skyline glowed with the golden light of early evening, and for once, I wasn’t rushing anywhere. I stood on the balcony of our Manhattan penthouse, wrapped in a soft cardigan, letting the breeze tug gently at my hair. The hum of the city below was familiar and grounding, yet tonight, it felt distant, like a lullaby from another world. Our daughter slept peacefully in her nursery, the soft glow of her nightlight painting gentle shadows on the walls, and Rico was in the study, probably buried in work or at least pretending to be.I traced my fingers along the balcony railing, taking a deep breath. There was a calm here I hadn’t allowed myself to feel in years a sense of security that hadn’t existed the last time the city skyline had looked this beautiful. I closed my eyes and let the memories wash over me: the chaos, the fear, the sleepless nights, and the endless battles for survival. And now, after it all, there was a quiet, steady rhythm to life, punctuated by laug

Aria’s POVThe city was alive with the usual hum of traffic and distant sirens, but inside our apartment, the world felt entirely different slower, softer, safer. I sat cross-legged on the living room floor, our daughter crawling around me, her laughter echoing against the walls in a rhythm that was both chaotic and comforting. Every sound she made was a reminder of how fragile life could be and how fiercely worth protecting.Rico leaned against the doorway, arms crossed, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his lips. He was watching us, quiet and contemplative, and I felt a warmth spread through me just knowing he was there. It had been months since we’d survived Caspian’s schemes, since we’d fought tooth and nail to carve out this space of normalcy, and yet, the memory of that danger lingered like a shadow at the edges of my mind.“I could watch you two all day,” he said finally, voice soft.I glanced up, catching his eyes. They were calm but heavy with unspoken emotion. “You’re l

Aria’s POVThe morning sunlight spilled into the room, soft and golden, making the apartment glow as if it had absorbed the warmth of every happy memory we’d built here. Our daughter was perched on the edge of the sofa, a tiny book open on her lap, babbling at the pictures as if she were reading aloud. I couldn’t help but watch her, heart swelling at the simple perfection of the scene. Life had never been this quiet or this beautiful. And yet, I couldn’t shake the tiny knot of restlessness that lingered in my chest.Rico moved around the kitchen, humming softly as he prepared breakfast. He glanced over his shoulder and caught me staring at our daughter, a smile tugging at his lips. “She’s already plotting world domination,” he said with a chuckle, “and you’re just sitting there letting her.”I laughed, shaking my head. “She’s only twenty months old. World domination seems a bit… ambitious.”“Every genius starts somewhere,” he replied, leaning against the counter, arms crossed. His eye

Aria’s POVThe evening settled in slowly, painting the city in shades of amber and deepening blue. From our balcony, I watched the lights flicker on in the buildings across the street, reflecting faintly in the glass panes like tiny stars fallen from the sky. Our daughter had finally drifted off to sleep, tucked into her crib with her favorite blanket and a stuffed bunny clutched tightly in her little hands. I could hear the soft hum of the city below, but up here, in this small oasis of warmth and quiet, the world felt suspended.Rico was beside me, leaning on the railing, his silhouette outlined by the fading sun. He hadn’t spoken yet, but his presence was a comfort, grounding me in ways that no words could. I sipped the tea he’d made for me, the aroma of chamomile calming my restless nerves.“It’s beautiful,” I murmured, more to myself than to him, watching the sky shift from gold to deep indigo.He glanced at me, a faint smile playing on his lips. “It is,” he said softly. “But not

Aria’s POVThe morning light spilled across our bedroom, soft and golden, but my mind felt anything but calm. Our daughter had just finished her breakfast, happily babbling to Rico as he made silly faces to keep her entertained, and I sat at the edge of the bed, hands wrapped around my mug of tea, trying to collect my scattered thoughts. Something was stirring in the back of my mind a faint, uneasy feeling I couldn’t shake.Rico noticed the crease forming between my brows as he carried our daughter over to the couch. “Aria?” he asked gently, sitting beside me. His hand brushed mine, a small grounding touch. “What is it?”I sighed, staring into my tea. “I don’t know if it’s nothing… or if it’s something,” I admitted. “It’s just this… feeling that something is coming. Something that could disrupt all of this. Our peace, our life. I can’t explain it, but I can feel it.”He nodded slowly, taking my hand in both of his. “We’ve learned to trust our instincts,” he said. “And you’re right we